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Do I need to exit Thailand and re-enter for my DTV Visa to take effect?
Jul 14, 2025
10 months ago
Mike *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThe DTV took quite some time in Australia to get processed .
10 weeks .
Do i now need to exit Thailand and re enter for the DTV to take effect ?
10 weeks .
Do i now need to exit Thailand and re enter for the DTV to take effect ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires about the necessity of exiting Thailand to activate their recently approved DTV visa after experiencing a lengthy processing period in Australia. Comments confirm that once the DTV is approved, the individual must leave Thailand and return to show the DTV approval to immigration, in order to receive the official DTV stamp. Observations on the visa process and experiences from others highlight the importance of being mindful of the visa rules, suggesting caution about leaving the application country while waiting for approval.
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Tore *********
Thats a bit risky leaving AUS before approved. Technically breaking the visa conditions.
But yes, you have to leave and come back
But yes, you have to leave and come back
David ********
@Tore ********
where is it part of the visa application process. It doesn't say anywhere on DTV application you have to stay only that you must p apply outside ThailandAnonymous ******************
@David *******
Its an never ending debate here. So far only seen one embassy demand you stay in country (think was Turkey but cannot swear to it) rest like you say just say at time of application. But if do leave and they call for interview or ask for proof of location you obviously are ar risk of rejection if cannot comply. Many many people have left the country during application and got visa without issue.Really it would be reasonable demand to stay in country when process is a few days, but 10 weeks or in some cases seen even longer, would be ridiculous
Tore *********
@David *******
most of the time it goes ok, but ask the people that got rejected when asked for additional supporting documentation + proof of still being in the country applying via…..David ********
@Tore ********
cause they are morons and cannot follow application process so they don't submit correct docsTore *********
@David *******
if you say so lol. But no, plenty of cases where all required documents was sent, but then they ask for more supporting documentation 🤷🏻♂️. Morons are those that leave while application still pending……
This isn’t new, its been stated over and over you should stay in application country until approval . Just like you had to when applying in person. No difference 🤷🏻♂️. Its also states somewhere in a disclaimer you agree too when apply during the process. And its, you know : common sense…..
Toni *******
@David *******
i agree with you, its not a rule, its recommended because if they ask for interview or somethingToni *******
@David *******
ah nevermind we think the same, i said its recommended only...Reply to
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Toni *******
@David *******
its only recommendedDavid ********
@Toni ******
by who bar stool farang opinion onlyToni *******
@David *******
dont claim something that is not true, or show the actual rule from government/immigration source....ok?Reply to
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Anna *********
That’s very odd so many reports are that Australia is quick. Glad you finally got it.
Andrew ********
Interesting As I thought Aus was pretty quick
Mike *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andrew *******
yes i thought the same i was checking daily but no progress after about 8 weeks they asked for some additional information and was approved pretty quickly after that .Reply to
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Anonymous ******************
What embassy? Syd or cambera?
Mike *******
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 156 Canberra
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James ********
So you applied for the DTV Visa in Australia...
Then left Australia while it was under consideration. (Which you were not supposed to do)
Entered Thailand as Visa Exempt Entry
Now the DTV Visa has been approved.
Leave Thailand and reenter using the DTV visa you received by email
Print out the DTV visa
Show it to the Thai Immigration Officer on arrival into Thailand
Suggest you also have copies of the documents used to apply for the DTV visa...as they could be asked for by the Thai Immigration Officer.
Good Luck 🍀
Where will you be doing the re-entry with your new DTV Visa ?
Choose your arrival method carefully...
Then left Australia while it was under consideration. (Which you were not supposed to do)
Entered Thailand as Visa Exempt Entry
Now the DTV Visa has been approved.
Leave Thailand and reenter using the DTV visa you received by email
Print out the DTV visa
Show it to the Thai Immigration Officer on arrival into Thailand
Suggest you also have copies of the documents used to apply for the DTV visa...as they could be asked for by the Thai Immigration Officer.
Good Luck 🍀
Where will you be doing the re-entry with your new DTV Visa ?
Choose your arrival method carefully...
Toni *******
@James *******
staying in the country is recommended for certain reasons, but not demandedJames ********
@Toni ******
it's a rule of the DTV visa application process.Reply to
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Mike *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
do you recommend an arrival method .I have to go back to Australia for around 6 weeks then i planned to fly back through Bangkok .
Mike *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
thank you appreciated.I thought it would take a month at most and waited in Australia.
I told them my plans .
Will come back through Bangkok .
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Anonymous ******************
Yes
John **********
Yes
Andrew ********
Yes, you have to be out of the country to process once approved leave thailand with the dtv letter come back in show it to immigration and you get a DTV stamp. Can be same day most goto Vietnam and come back
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